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Panel Talk – Evolving Audience: The Changing Landscape of Festival Culture
Festivals are changing – are we keeping up with the audience?
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Panelists: Nicole Sarmiento (Philippines), Ranie Chen (Taiwan), Shen Xiaodong (China) and Anup Kutty (India)<br /> Moderated by: Adin Kindermann (Singapore)
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Panel Talk – Evolving Audience: The Changing Landscape of Festival Culture | Baybeats 2025 | Free | Nicole Sarmiento, Ranie Chen, Shen Xiaodong, Anup Kutty, Adin Kindermann | Panelists: Nicole Sarmiento (Philippines), Ranie Chen (Taiwan), Shen Xiaodong (China) and Anup Kutty (India)<br /> Moderated by: Adin Kindermann (Singapore) | Event | Talks
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Panel Talk – Evolving Audience: The Changing Landscape of Festival Culture

Panelists: Nicole Sarmiento (Philippines), Ranie Chen (Taiwan), Shen Xiaodong (China) and Anup Kutty (India)
Moderated by: Adin Kindermann (Singapore)
Baybeats 2025
1 Nov 2025
Esplanade Black Room
1hr 30mins (No Intermission)
Free, registration is required Priority Registration for Esplanade&Me members: 16 Oct 2025, Thu, 3pm Public Registration: 23 Oct 2025, Thu, 3pm
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Music festivals have always been a reflection of their audiences and as times change, so do the ways people engage with live music. From shifting tastes and digital habits to new expectations around inclusivity, sustainability and experience, festival culture is evolving faster than ever before.

  

In this panel, festival promoters and industry practitioners from across the region share how they’ve adapted to these changes. They’ll discuss what it means to curate line-ups for diverse and connected audiences, how digital platforms are reshaping festival communities, and the challenges of keeping festivals relevant in a world where attention is constantly pulled in new directions.

  

Join us for an inside look at the strategies, struggles, and bold ideas shaping the future of music festivals and what it means for artists, fans and the independent music ecosystem.

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